Reformating LODRS

Dick Butler · 08-01-2013, 08:29 AM

I think points meets are the Sportsman place to play. Long ago the decision was made to make Sportsman a "participant" area. More classes to get more entries, More forms of cars and now snow mobiles to get one thing, Money for the event. The decision was made to end advertising for spectators as it was realized only the racers would understand the dial in format. ( like the week end brackets at most tracks). At a track or division with 1/2the cars a double can work to both advantage. One race weekend double entry money for one event time, a winner for NHRA too.
This cannot work at Div 3 or 1 with car counts.
If a big Money sponsor would step up to pay NHRA and racers another class would be added. (T/S, T/D)

Michael Beard · 08-01-2013, 09:55 AM

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The decision was made to end advertising for spectators as it was realized only the racers would understand the dial in format.

Why do people keep propagating this myth?!? FOOTBALL is more difficult to understand than bracket racing. If you didn't explain football to someone who'd never seen it before, it would take them awhile to figure out that sport, too. The announcer has a duty and obligation to explain to fans what they are seeing. I have personally explained on-track action to fans, and most not only 'get it', they also enjoy it. People aren't stupid.

If you don't advertise and don't inform, then yes, you are more assuredly going to get a small number of spectators who likely don't know what they're watching. Promoters are in control, and will reap what they sow.

08-01-2013, 08:29 AM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Reformating LODRS I think points meets are the Sportsman place to play. Long ago the decision was made to make Sportsman a "participant" area. More classes to get more entries, More forms of cars and now snow mobiles to get one thing, Money for the event. The decision was made to end advertising for spectators as it was realized only the racers would understand the dial in format. ( like the week end brackets at most tracks). At a track or division with 1/2the cars a double can work to both advantage. One race weekend double entry money for one event time, a winner for NHRA too. This cannot work at Div 3 or 1 with car counts. If a big Money sponsor would step up to pay NHRA and racers another class would be added. (T/S, T/D)